Thank you Elise. I had a bad stroke in October and I was 4 months in hospital. God himself saved me and I depend on Him to get better. My NHS physio has stopped so I am grateful for all your ideas. Recovery is slow but each baby step is reason to celibrate. I am an impatient patient... 😀
There's something about your mannerisms combined with your upbeat attitude and the way you explain things that makes me believe in myself again. I'm 8 years out from my stroke and I'm on a better road to recovery thanks to you and your methods. Thank you.
@johnspisak, I can't tell you what joy your words brought to my heart. I'm so, so happy to hear that your belief in yourself is being restored. Mindset is such a huge part of a recovery, but it's not always easy to be positive. I'm so grateful to have played any role in that. You keep doing what you're doing. I know you got this! :)
OMG. It is fantastic. I was at the look out for some material to do some practical exercise to help my stroke affected right side. I THINK THIS VIDEO is a great help and would love to get more similar videos / material to get more help. Buttson. M. buttsoncanada@hotmail.com
Hey C S, just wanted to let you know I just created a new video on arm/hand stretches for spasticity but it includes some scapular stretching! Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/_ELCjpovYTk/v-deo.html
Thank you Dr Elise for all your videos are very encouraging and inspiring I had a Hamorragic stroke in March this year iam believing God for my recovery, your videos are helping me alot,may God bless you Abundantly 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I just joined this group and I love how you explain and demonstrate in such a calming voice. I’ve had a small stroke 2 months. I push myself but find how much it hurts me when i do. Typically how long does the tingling, burning and numbness last? So all these stretching exercises should help speed my recovery. Thank you in advance 😊
Many thanks for the useful exercises. I was doing some of these, as I had an existing shoulder injury. Thanks again, you have a very pleasant disposition, which helps greatly. Some of the videos I've seen are either too patronising or they have forgotten they have left the Marines, you pitch the information just right. Hope you had a great Christmas and have a wonderful New year. PEACE AND LOVE TO EVERYONE ❤❤.
I had a stroke I February this year after watching and practising my affected hand is recovering very nice and that makes me happy thank you for the video excises I'm highly impressed may the God Almighty spare you for people like us and the others❤
Thank you, Elise. I had my stroke five months ago and it's left my shoulder very stiff. You're so right that it's a "brain thing". I'll be doing these exercises every day from now on - I'll let you know how I get on. :)
I had a stroke left side of the body but the arm is the one that is difficult unable to grasp or to uplift it show me the relevant exercises to improve on that please
Very beautiful exercise sister thanks for giving me. I'm also suffering from brain stroke from three years of left side and two years ago my shoulder left hand dislocated. Now it's very pain . I'm trying you exercise I think it's useful for my pain thank you. Very good morning sister have a great day ⚘ 🌷 🙏
Could you please make some video/s of passive exercise for the caregiver of a patient who's not able to do active exercises.. I'm looking for ways to improve mobility of my mother's body.. she suffered from severe brain hemorrhage 6 months ago and is just now showing signs of some purposeful movements in her right side.. but her right hands/legs joints are a bit stiff
@s.r., I have one video that you may find helpful: ua-cam.com/video/g7OjxnaGFt4/v-deo.html My goal is to create more like this! Thank you for your input. I hope you and your mom are doing okay ❤️
Hi I have a question doing the exercises they have been great but right arm still isn't moving....is there a issue I have to worry about... thank you 😊
Hi @Kennethscarborough! Thanks so much for commenting. It's hard for me to say without personally working with you and seeing what you're going through. Generally, we know that stroke recovery tends to take a long time. Our brains have to work really hard to reconnect with our body after an injury. It takes lots and lots and lots of repetition. I would say that if it's something you're worried about, make sure you bring it up to your doctor at your next appointment!
Thanks so much for your recommendation. You may find this video helpful which shows how to use both hands for stretching. It includes some stretches/exercises that target the shoulder: ua-cam.com/video/_ELCjpovYTk/v-deo.html
Hi Frank! The exercises vary person to person, and depend on whether you have pain or any underlying shoulder issues. Repetition is key with stroke recovery. So do what you can but back off if pain becomes an issues. Consult with a doctor or therapist if you can for more specifics!
Hey there! I'm sorry that you're having trouble with those exercise. It's still worth doing them even if you can't produce the movement. The goal with these exercises isn't just to produce movement but to start helping the brain reconnect to the body! I often tell survivors, "it's not an arm thing, it's a brain thing."
@ThelPHONE39 Absolutely! If you want to learn more about what spasticity actually is, check out this video I made (ua-cam.com/video/ZgS3-lu6_4w/v-deo.html). And you can go through this video (ua-cam.com/video/_ELCjpovYTk/v-deo.html) to do some daily stretches for upper body spasticity. There's good evidence in the literature that a daily stretching routine can be helpful for managing spasticity! I'm getting ready to work on a video for lower body stretching as well. Hope this helps!
I had a stroke. Can you worry the sixth? And I been doing physical therapy and I've been getting along really well. I'm getting a lot of movement back. But I really would like to get some exercises on my shouldethank you.
Hi there! Absolutely. Any movement is better than none at all. If you can use your left arm at all, I recommend trying to move it even if you are using your right hand to help!
@viviandrade Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm currently just a one-woman team and only speak very limited (conversational) Spanish. I hope that one day I'll be able to provide subtitles in different languages to accommodate my viewers in other countries!
Hey Elyse, Something I’ve really struggled with post a brain aneurysm that ruptured has been my Cognitive skills the names & basically my short term memory greatly affected in a big way, since your excellent & outstanding at everything you’ve been teaching so far, I would really love some feedback on my cognitive & just any kind of feedback or exercises to get it better! I’d really appreciate, cuz I’ve looked out for everything but found nothing. Waiting to here from you. -Alison 💫✨
@alisonquadros, Thank you so much for sharing the issues you've been having with your cognition. I have one short video that I made early on about improving short term memory which you can watch here: ua-cam.com/video/A1mGg81JwaE/v-deo.html But I will definitely add the topic of cognition back on my list of videos to make!
I am Edgardo Jusay, stroke survivor for 5 years now. Your exercises make sense but I have to find out how many minutes or how many times I have to do each segment of the exercises and how many times in a day? Thank you.
@EdgardoJusay, Unfortunately, I can't give specifics as every person is different. However, a general rule of thumb based on the principles of neuroplasticity, is the more the better! Of course, always stop if you feel discomfort or pain! Let me know how they work for you 😊
Herbal medicine is the best to treat our body system naturally Hi I’ve been living with stroke 😢😭 for more than 5years now but I got rid of it naturally after using dr Omo herbal medicine it help me fight stroke naturally his channel youtube.com/@dromocure
I had a stroke. Can you have it at si've been making good progress? I just need some help with my shoulder movement. I'm able to walk without my cane can you please help me
I have several videos on improving shoulder and arm movement you may find helpful. For more specific recommendations, I’d recommend reaching out to your doctor or therapist, someone who understands your specific situation.
Can U Please tell why After doing all exercise muscle ,arms,legs or shoulder are not relaxed not moving smoothly(rigidity is still their).......Why this happening ?????
@asubodhapte, This is a good question! This may or may not be the right answer to your question, as I haven't worked with you directly. It may be that you are experiencing spasticity. This is high muscle tone that causes constant contractions of the muscles due to a disruption in the way the brain talks to the muscles. I'd recommend reaching out to your physician about this issue!
Believe in yourself, believe, turn your hand with a barbell in all directions, turn your head, your leg, turn everything slowly, gently, turns while standing, lying on a treatment bed, while sitting on a chair, bending, turning your hand, and with God's help, victory will come!
@arshadiqbal, This is a great question. A good place to start is to look at any lifestyle factors that you can modify or change to be healthier. I made a video on this a while ago that you may find helpful: ua-cam.com/video/Gv6rUngW0T0/v-deo.html
You may find this video helpful: ua-cam.com/video/oToCtx_4vFA/v-deo.html And if you still have access to therapy, I'd ask your therapist what exercises you could try!
Hey there! You're right, but unfortunately due to the pandemic I'm not filming with any patients right now. Maybe when this gets a little more under control that will be a possibility. Thank you for your feedback!
Exactly brother I am a physio I deal so many clients and feel we need to put real life video and recovery then after actually it happens but takes good time beyond once patience
@duncantanega, It's absolutely okay to help with your right hand. Everyone has to start somewhere! ❤️ And the fact that you're trying to work your left arm, means your brain is trying to make changes. 💪
@christorei, If these exercises were too hard, you may want to try my weight bearing video. It's more appropriate for someone who doesn't have as much movement. If you're interested, you can watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/eEPB8Z7aZsU/v-deo.html
@thomaspartogi no, I haven’t had a stroke. I’m an occupational therapist, but I focused my content and practice on stroke survivors after my grandmother had a stroke in 2019. It completely changed my perspective.
Thank you Elise. I had a bad stroke in October and I was 4 months in hospital. God himself saved me and I depend on Him to get better. My NHS physio has stopped so I am grateful for all your ideas. Recovery is slow but each baby step is reason to celibrate. I am an impatient patient... 😀
One Day At A Time For Sure. 😊
There's something about your mannerisms combined with your upbeat attitude and the way you explain things that makes me believe in myself again. I'm 8 years out from my stroke and I'm on a better road to recovery thanks to you and your methods. Thank you.
Im so happy for you, God bless you as you get stronger and stronger.🙏❤️
@johnspisak, I can't tell you what joy your words brought to my heart. I'm so, so happy to hear that your belief in yourself is being restored. Mindset is such a huge part of a recovery, but it's not always easy to be positive. I'm so grateful to have played any role in that. You keep doing what you're doing. I know you got this! :)
Thank you for sharing John! I'm almost 4 years out on my stroke & have given up until now!! Thank you!!!
Thank you for your sparing time to help us.
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Always clear,easy to understand and practice. One of the best out there.
Wow, Bill. I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much :)
I have no mobility in my affected arms and fingers
@@christorei4131same here. Don't give up.
Good stuff! Opening and closing a kitchen cupboard too. Pulling something off the shelf and putting it back.
Thank you Elise it really gives me a Great Help for my shoulder spasticity especially I m just at home now and stop my therapy..❤️❤️❤️
I love this ! I would love to get more knowledgable in assessing/rehabilitating the scapula/core. WOuld love to see a future video on this!!
Thanks so much for the feedback!
OMG. It is fantastic. I was at the look out for some material to do some practical exercise to help my stroke affected right side. I THINK THIS VIDEO is a great help and would love to get more similar videos / material to get more help.
Buttson. M.
buttsoncanada@hotmail.com
Hey C S, just wanted to let you know I just created a new video on arm/hand stretches for spasticity but it includes some scapular stretching! Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/_ELCjpovYTk/v-deo.html
@@buttsoncanada7280 Thanks so much!
Hi, Great video to start my day after a mild shoulder and arm stroke Thanks a lot.
@marieross, so welcome!!
Thank you Dr Elise for all your videos are very encouraging and inspiring I had a Hamorragic stroke in March this year iam believing God for my recovery, your videos are helping me alot,may God bless you Abundantly 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you a lot. Your video is very helpful for us.
I just joined this group and I love how you explain and demonstrate in such a calming voice. I’ve had a small stroke 2 months. I push myself but find how much it hurts me when i do. Typically how long does the tingling, burning and numbness last? So all these stretching exercises should help speed my recovery. Thank you in advance 😊
Many thanks for the useful exercises. I was doing some of these, as I had an existing shoulder injury. Thanks again, you have a very pleasant disposition, which helps greatly. Some of the videos I've seen are either too patronising or they have forgotten they have left the Marines, you pitch the information just right. Hope you had a great Christmas and have a wonderful New year. PEACE AND LOVE TO EVERYONE ❤❤.
I had a stroke I February this year after watching and practising my affected hand is recovering very nice and that makes me happy thank you for the video excises I'm highly impressed may the God Almighty spare you for people like us and the others❤
I'm so sorry to hear about your stroke earlier this year but am glad that you have been making progress! ❤️
@@PostStrokeOrgby
You are very good.
@manishgaikwad, Thank you very much!
Thanks for the videos/channel. I use most of them.
Thank you, Elise. I had my stroke five months ago and it's left my shoulder very stiff. You're so right that it's a "brain thing". I'll be doing these exercises every day from now on - I'll let you know how I get on. :)
I had a stroke left side of the body but the arm is the one that is difficult unable to grasp or to uplift it show me the relevant exercises to improve on that please
thank you for this
@adlihnerioanis, You are so welcome :)
You are amazing young lady. Bravo.
Thank you for your expertise
Very beautiful exercise sister thanks for giving me. I'm also suffering from brain stroke from three years of left side and two years ago my shoulder left hand dislocated. Now it's very pain . I'm trying you exercise I think it's useful for my pain thank you. Very good morning sister have a great day ⚘ 🌷 🙏
I hope you continue to make progress and heal. Hope you have a great day, too! 😊
Hi Elsy, The videos are much helpful.Thank U.I have no wrist and finger movement.
You're so welcome! I'm glad they've been helpful for you!
Very helpful video
Good excercises
Glad you like them! ❤️
🙏thank you so much it is the video
Ur video is very useful thank u so very muvh GOD BLESS U
Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad it was helpful❤️
I like your exercises, I am recent stroke patient
Thank you for the kind words. I hope you're doing well ❤️
Please can you send what you added to the show thank you and God bless you!
Thank you
You're welcome! ❤️
Thanks
Please i love the added sowed that you for free thank you very much
Thanks you
Thank you mam
@Sivaloganathan, You're very welcome : )
Could you please make some video/s of passive exercise for the caregiver of a patient who's not able to do active exercises.. I'm looking for ways to improve mobility of my mother's body.. she suffered from severe brain hemorrhage 6 months ago and is just now showing signs of some purposeful movements in her right side.. but her right hands/legs joints are a bit stiff
@s.r., I have one video that you may find helpful: ua-cam.com/video/g7OjxnaGFt4/v-deo.html
My goal is to create more like this! Thank you for your input. I hope you and your mom are doing okay ❤️
Hi I have a question doing the exercises they have been great but right arm still isn't moving....is there a issue I have to worry about... thank you 😊
Hi @Kennethscarborough! Thanks so much for commenting. It's hard for me to say without personally working with you and seeing what you're going through. Generally, we know that stroke recovery tends to take a long time. Our brains have to work really hard to reconnect with our body after an injury. It takes lots and lots and lots of repetition. I would say that if it's something you're worried about, make sure you bring it up to your doctor at your next appointment!
i have no movement in affected side so i have to assist win unaffected side, might be good to invclude examples of that. thank you.
Thanks so much for your recommendation. You may find this video helpful which shows how to use both hands for stretching. It includes some stretches/exercises that target the shoulder: ua-cam.com/video/_ELCjpovYTk/v-deo.html
What about galvanic current muscle stimulator ?
Madam iam unable to lift my left hand after stroke any remedies
Very important exercises. Thank you very much. Also say how many times should one do each exercise.
Hi Frank! The exercises vary person to person, and depend on whether you have pain or any underlying shoulder issues. Repetition is key with stroke recovery. So do what you can but back off if pain becomes an issues. Consult with a doctor or therapist if you can for more specifics!
I'm not able to do Elevation & Depression (upto ear left side) and not able to do Shoulder Circle (left side). Please advice
Hey there! I'm sorry that you're having trouble with those exercise. It's still worth doing them even if you can't produce the movement. The goal with these exercises isn't just to produce movement but to start helping the brain reconnect to the body! I often tell survivors, "it's not an arm thing, it's a brain thing."
I have lots of spasticity any suggestions on how to work on that
@ThelPHONE39 Absolutely! If you want to learn more about what spasticity actually is, check out this video I made (ua-cam.com/video/ZgS3-lu6_4w/v-deo.html). And you can go through this video (ua-cam.com/video/_ELCjpovYTk/v-deo.html) to do some daily stretches for upper body spasticity. There's good evidence in the literature that a daily stretching routine can be helpful for managing spasticity! I'm getting ready to work on a video for lower body stretching as well. Hope this helps!
I have a problem with my thumb it's not moving anymore
I too have an issue with the thumb. It's moving but very slowly
I had a stroke. Can you worry the sixth? And I been doing physical therapy and I've been getting along really well. I'm getting a lot of movement back. But I really would like to get some exercises on my shouldethank you.
What if some of these are difficult to do without using unaffected arm?
Love everything you do I wish you had more coverage on how to brush your hair noWhy does my shoulder hurt so much
@nikkicicero, Thank you for your kind words and your feedback! - Elyse
Hi just found you. I stil have a lot of spasticity in my left arm and hand can I use my right hand to move my left arm for exercises?
Hi there! Absolutely. Any movement is better than none at all. If you can use your left arm at all, I recommend trying to move it even if you are using your right hand to help!
What if I can't do some of the hand placement because my tone is so bad Like the snow angels I can't do that without my handball and note
Poderia legendar para Português ou Espanhol! Por favor! Seus vídeos são ótimos!
@viviandrade Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm currently just a one-woman team and only speak very limited (conversational) Spanish. I hope that one day I'll be able to provide subtitles in different languages to accommodate my viewers in other countries!
apa kah bisa dipraktekkan di sendi bahu yang turun?
Hey Elyse,
Something I’ve really struggled with post a brain aneurysm that ruptured has been my Cognitive skills the names & basically my short term memory greatly affected in a big way, since your excellent & outstanding at everything you’ve been teaching so far, I would really love some feedback on my cognitive & just any kind of feedback or exercises to get it better!
I’d really appreciate, cuz I’ve looked out for everything but found nothing.
Waiting to here from you.
-Alison 💫✨
@alisonquadros, Thank you so much for sharing the issues you've been having with your cognition. I have one short video that I made early on about improving short term memory which you can watch here: ua-cam.com/video/A1mGg81JwaE/v-deo.html
But I will definitely add the topic of cognition back on my list of videos to make!
I am Edgardo Jusay, stroke survivor for 5 years now. Your exercises make sense but I have to find out how many minutes or how many times I have to do each segment of the exercises and how many times in a day? Thank you.
@EdgardoJusay, Unfortunately, I can't give specifics as every person is different. However, a general rule of thumb based on the principles of neuroplasticity, is the more the better! Of course, always stop if you feel discomfort or pain! Let me know how they work for you 😊
What if shoulder has shooting nerve pain as you move it? Indescribable pain
My shoulder wouldn't want to move without my hand
Herbal medicine is the best to treat our body system naturally Hi I’ve been living with stroke 😢😭 for more than 5years now but I got rid of it naturally after using dr Omo herbal medicine it help me fight stroke naturally his channel youtube.com/@dromocure
I had a stroke. Can you have it at si've been making good progress? I just need some help with my shoulder movement. I'm able to walk without my cane can you please help me
I have several videos on improving shoulder and arm movement you may find helpful. For more specific recommendations, I’d recommend reaching out to your doctor or therapist, someone who understands your specific situation.
Please I will like to have the videos thank you!!!
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Interesting
Can U Please tell why After doing all exercise muscle ,arms,legs or shoulder are not relaxed not moving smoothly(rigidity is still their).......Why this happening ?????
@asubodhapte, This is a good question! This may or may not be the right answer to your question, as I haven't worked with you directly. It may be that you are experiencing spasticity. This is high muscle tone that causes constant contractions of the muscles due to a disruption in the way the brain talks to the muscles. I'd recommend reaching out to your physician about this issue!
Believe in yourself, believe, turn your hand with a barbell in all directions, turn your head, your leg, turn everything slowly, gently, turns while standing, lying on a treatment bed, while sitting on a chair, bending, turning your hand, and with God's help, victory will come!
😍😍😍
How can we avoid stroke?
@arshadiqbal, This is a great question. A good place to start is to look at any lifestyle factors that you can modify or change to be healthier. I made a video on this a while ago that you may find helpful: ua-cam.com/video/Gv6rUngW0T0/v-deo.html
@@PostStrokeOrg Actually I feel pain around my ear, left side of my face, throat left side and in left shoulder.
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❤️😊
I have stroke a year ago and my left hand not moving
You may find this video helpful: ua-cam.com/video/oToCtx_4vFA/v-deo.html And if you still have access to therapy, I'd ask your therapist what exercises you could try!
Thanks to these exercises am ok when walking.
Wonderful!
best is to try making a video with a stroke patient. just saying.
Hey there! You're right, but unfortunately due to the pandemic I'm not filming with any patients right now. Maybe when this gets a little more under control that will be a possibility. Thank you for your feedback!
Absolutely true do it with a stroke patient
My arm can't move at all. So how do I do this exercise?
Exactly brother I am a physio I deal so many clients and feel we need to put real life video and recovery then after actually it happens but takes good time beyond once patience
Always so beautiful
I cannot do all these exercises because I have a broken hand
Doc it's hard to raise my left arm, to help by righ hand it ok
@duncantanega, It's absolutely okay to help with your right hand. Everyone has to start somewhere! ❤️ And the fact that you're trying to work your left arm, means your brain is trying to make changes. 💪
Fingures doesn't work ,then how activities perform
Me too
How to fix internal shoulder rotation
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Can't do it, hands not able to move at all
@christorei, If these exercises were too hard, you may want to try my weight bearing video. It's more appropriate for someone who doesn't have as much movement. If you're interested, you can watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/eEPB8Z7aZsU/v-deo.html
My chest..my kidney oh
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U are talking about stroke...
😂🎉🎉🎉🎉😢😢😢🎉
Thiscanbeassisted
Lye on your back or side, not lay on your back or side. Lay is seldom used.
Are you stroker ?
@thomaspartogi no, I haven’t had a stroke. I’m an occupational therapist, but I focused my content and practice on stroke survivors after my grandmother had a stroke in 2019. It completely changed my perspective.
Thank You
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